11 Years of OE II

Open Ear is an annual music festival held on Sherkin Island off the coast of County Cork, Ireland which focuses on experimental and avant-garde music and performances. Since its founding in 2016, the festival has become known for its site-specific installations, intimate atmosphere, and emphasis on Irish artists working in electronic, ambient, and sound art traditions.

Open Ear continues to operate as an annual event focused on independent cultural programming in Ireland. It provides a platform for experimental artists and audiences interested in non-mainstream music, positioning itself as an alternative to larger, commercially oriented festivals. Recent line-ups have featured performers from both Irish and international electronic backgrounds.

Local spaces like the community hall, beaches, and St Mona’s Church are used for site-specific performances and installations and all within easy walking distance from the ferry pier.

Camping, glamping or coming back to Baltimore for your accommodation with regular (extra) ferries on the festival days.